Chevrolet Malibu is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2015 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 196 to 259 horsepower. Chevrolet Malibu has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 Malibu has a relatively short wheelbase ( 107.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3393 - 3660 lbs.
2015 Malibu seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Malibu ia a class-leader on only one measurement - shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips and head. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 16.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2015 Malibu LS | 2015 Malibu LS Fleet | 2015 Malibu LT | 2015 Malibu LTZ |
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Starging MSRP | $22,340 | $22,340 | $23,610 - $25,470 | $28,195 |
Engine | 2.5L Inline-4 | 2.5L Inline-4 | 2.5L Inline-4 | 2.5L Inline-4 |
HP | 196 hp | 196 hp | 196 hp | 196 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | - | - | 6.3 sec | 6.3 sec |
City | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Highway | 36 MPG | 36 MPG | 36 MPG | 36 MPG |
Combined | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG |
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2015 Malibu Sedan comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $865 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Malibu
2015 Malibu Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and forty complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Chevrolet, which by itself is a relatively low number.